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In "Ode to a Nightingale," John Keats uses a series of metaphors to portray the beauty of nature and the power of art. He compares the nightingale’s song to a "light" that "floats" and to "a bloom" that "sways." In this passage, the writer’s use of metaphors is to
In this passage, the writer’s use of metaphors is to
A
compare the nightingale’s song to other things in nature.
B
contrast the beauty of nature with the power of art.
C
create a sense of wonder and awe in the reader.
D
emphasize the fleeting nature of beauty and art.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The metaphors used in this passage help to create a sense of wonder and awe in the reader. By comparing the nightingale’s song to things like "light" and "bloom," the writer invites the reader to imagine the beauty of nature in a new and surprising way.
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